Pesticides Archive

There’s no way around it: Conventional pesticides SUCK! Besides being carcinogenic, they’re linked to asthma, ADHD, cancer and lymphoma, and a multitude of other health concerns. And, they’re everywhere. From DEET-based insect repellents used on yourself and your family, to flea …

Now that you’re a pro on eliminating chemicals found in everyday pet products, it’s time to move outdoors. Sadly, toxins in the yard don’t just stay there–they transfer to your shoes (which get tracked inside your home and car!), and …

If you’re a flea, you’re probably pretty happy right now. A warm winter snuck by with little distraction, temperatures are rising and rain in many parts of the country have all but put a welcome mat out for you. Warm Winter …

You’ve probably heard of colony collapse disorder or vanishing bee syndrome and are aware that the bee population is declining rapidly and dangerously, but did you know that you can help to save the bees? Here are 3 ways to …

1. They’re neurotoxins! If the plethora of warning labels on everything from RoundUp to RAID hasn’t set off your internal alarms to stay away from these chemical cocktails, maybe this will hit a nerve: exposure to conventional pesticides can cause vomiting, …

This week, the media has been abuzz with news about glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weed control, as a likely carcinogen, dangerous to pets and people alike. A World Health Organization agency declared that the herbicide has the potential …

Since 1961, the 3rd week of March has been National Poison Prevention week, instated to warn the American public about the risks of unintentional poisonings and how best to prevent them. So, this Sunday, March 15th, we’re spreading the word about …

By now you may have seen the Environmental Health Perspectives study that shows people who eat more organic foods exhibit lower OP pesticide levels than people who do not. Since we all know that organic produce doesn’t use those harsh chemical pesticides …

Recently Science Daily published a Rutgers University study on pyrethroid conventional pesticides’ suspected effect on the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. And while we’re as concerned as ever that ADHD is plaguing at least 5%* of youth …

If you've ever had a flea problem, chances are you've invested a fair amount of money in traditional and alternative flea treatments in hopes of ridding your pet, home and yard of these nasty pests. The truth is, only about …